If you are craving steak but don’t feel like messing with the grill, making an air fryer frozen steak is the way to go! It is so easy and only requires a few simple ingredients. The best part is that it only takes a fraction of the time that grilling does.
I have found that the best way to cook frozen steak in the air fryer is to start by preheating your air fryer or turning the air fryer on for 5 minutes on the air fryer setting prior to cooking.
This ensures that your steak will cook evenly throughout.
I like to use sirloin steak when cooking frozen steak in the air fryer. However, any cut of steak will work great.
Just keep in mind that the cook time may need to be adjusted depending on the thickness of the steak. So go ahead and grab those steaks from the freezer and let’s get cooking!
If you are looking for some other air fryer recipes, my family’s favorites are Air Fryer Meat Pies and Air Fryer Breakfast Egg Tarts.
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Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Steak Recipe
- Only 5 ingredients
- Family-friendly
- Quick and easy
- Low carb and keto-friendly
How long do I cook steaks in the air fryer?
This air fry steak recipe is for 1 to 2-inch thick steaks, and they cook for about 8 minutes per side. If your steak is thicker or thinner, you will need to adjust the cooking time. Sirloin works great for this recipe, but I also love to use Porterhouse, Filet, Ribeye steak, and T-bone steak.
What are other types of steak?
Different types of steak are the most popular in the world. Hamburgers, for example, is a type of steak made from beef cooked on a grill or frying pan.
There are different kinds of meat cuts that can be used to make hamburgers, such as chuck (chuck roast), round (round steak), and sirloin (sirloin steak). These cuts come from various parts of the cow. This recipe will work with any of the following steaks:
- Filet Mignon
- T-Bone
- Rib eye
- Skirt Steak
- Flank Steak
- New York Strip
- Porterhouse
Air Fryer Steak Ingredients
- Steaks
- Olive oil
- Steak seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
How to Make Perfectly Cooked Steak
Step 1: Preheat
Start by preheating your air fryer, or turn your air fryer on for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F, air fryer setting.
Step 2: Prep and Cook
Set your steaks into the air fryer basket of the preheated air fryer, brush with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and your favorite steak seasoning.
Set the time for 8 minutes, air fryer setting.
Step 3: Flip and Season
Flip your steak, brush with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and your favorite steak seasoning.
Continue to air fry for another 5-8 minutes.
Step 4: Check and Rest
Check your steak’s internal temperature; depending on how you like your steak, it may be done or may need a few more minutes.
Let the steak rest at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving.
Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with some garlic butter added to the top of the steak.
- Season steaks with some garlic powder for extra flavor
- Serve your steak dinner with some yummy side dishes like air fryer steak fries, regular french fries, waffle fries, tater tots, or mashed potatoes.
- Start by searing your steaks in some cooking oil like vegetable oil or avocado oil before placing them in the air fryer for a nice crust.
Some Common Questions Asked About This Recipe-
How do I know when my steak is done?
The best way to tell if your steak is done is to use an instant-read thermometer. You can check the internal temperature of your steak by inserting the thermometer into the center of the steak.
Here are the internal temperatures for different levels of doneness:
- Rare: 125 degrees F
- Medium-Rare: 135 degrees F
- Medium: 145 degrees F
- Well Done: 160 degrees F and above
How pink should the steak be?
The amount of pink your steak will have will depend on how long you cook it and the level of doneness you want to achieve.
The following is a guideline for cooking times for each level of doneness:
- Rare: 6 minutes
- Medium-Rare: 8 minutes
- Medium: 10 minutes
- Well Done: 12 minutes
What is the difference between a rare steak and a medium-rare steak?
The difference between a rare steak and a medium-rare steak is that a rare steak is cooked for less time than a medium-rare steak. As a result, a rare steak will have less pink in the center than a medium-rare steak. So if your steak looks rare, cook for a longer cooking time to get medium rare and even longer for a medium steak or one that’s well done.
Some Other Great Air Fryer Recipes:
Air Fryer Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Air Fryer Frozen Steak — The air fryer has been around for a few years now, and it's time to finally see what all the fuss is about. Air frying frozen steak? Yes! You can cook up a delicious meal in minutes with no oil needed. The air fryer just needs the right timing and you're good to go. I'm going to give you some tips on how to get that perfect finished product every single time.
- 2 steaks
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons steak seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Start by preheating your air fryer, or turn your air fryer on for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F, air fryer setting.
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Set your steaks into the preheated air fryer, brush with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and your favorite steak seasoning.
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Set the time for 8 minutes, air fryer setting.
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Flip your steak, brush with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and your favorite steak seasoning.
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Continue to air fry for another 5-8 minutes.
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Check your steak's internal temperature; depending on how you like your steak, it may be done or may need a few more minutes.
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Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Plate, serve, and enjoy!
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